During a recent campaign event, North Carolina Republican gubernatorial nominee Mark Robinson shared with his supporters that he had sustained a minor burn injury to his hand. Robinson explained that the incident occurred as he was exiting a 'big rig' truck the previous night. In an attempt to navigate around his fans and supporters, he accidentally touched the exhaust pipe of the truck, resulting in a second-degree burn.
Despite the mishap, Robinson assured his supporters that he was doing well and that the injury was minor. He displayed his bandaged hand to the audience to illustrate the extent of the burn. His campaign communications director, Mike Longergan, confirmed that Robinson had received treatment for the second-degree burns at Northern Regional Hospital following the incident at the campaign event in Mount Airy.
Authorities investigating the incident have stated that there was no foul play involved in Robinson's injury. The timing of the burn injury coincided with ongoing scrutiny over Robinson's past controversial remarks made on a pornography website's message board.
Robinson's resilience in the face of this minor setback showcases his dedication to his gubernatorial campaign and his commitment to engaging with his supporters. The incident serves as a reminder of the physical risks that can accompany the demands of a political campaign, even in seemingly routine situations.
